I used to like real books. And I have spent thousands and thousands of dollars on them. Once I learned I could download a Kindle book from the library and not have to go to the library or spend the money, I have now switched over to books on my iPad

Real books. I love the process. I can spend all day in a book store or a library just looking around and deciding what books I want to buy. Then you get to curl up and experience holding it and turning the pages. It’s wonderful.

Those are the best places. I visited a little bookstore like that in Madison near the campus and found a complete first edition collection of Joseph Conrad. I love his work. Of course I bought it. They only wanted $10.00 a book!!!

I’m in the process of switching to ebook versions because let’s face it, they’re a lot more practical.
Between my husband and I, we probably own more than 200 or 300 books, and contrary to what one person comments on here, books take up plenty of space. We’ve just given up on getting hard copies. There’s no more room for extra bookshelves!!

Hard copy, without question. I like the feel of a book in my hands, I like turning the pages, I like the way they look in my bookcase. E-books may be the “in” thing, but they’ll never replace hard copies… at least I hope not!

I was always more fond of real books. As a frequent traveler and avid reader, however, the eBook devices have enabled me to take multiple books with me without the bulk of the paper books. As for the books I write, there is nothing quite like the feeling of opening a box containing books hot off the press and holding your creation in your hand. I prefer handling real books, but recognize the practicality of using the eBook devices.